Handheld Routers

MachineInfoBox Routers
Synonyms:	plunge routers, handheld routers; DE: Oberfräsen, Handoberfräsmaschinen
Material:	wood
Used with:	router bits; router jigs
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis
Similar (More or Less):	CNC router, router plane; milling table, CNC mill

A router is basically a powerful motor spinning a sharp metal bit at high speeds. Read the manual before using and be aware of the difference between the regular "push" and the more dangerous "climb" cut!

Safety

Routers are very dangerous tools, make sure you have received the handheld router introduction in person and take time to think about what you are going to do!

Router Bits

(main article: Router Bits)

Router bits can get quite expensive, but good quality ones can be sharpened when they become dull.

Typical collet (Spannzangen) sizes are 6 and 8 mm.
A simple shared set of 8 mm router bits is available in the wood workshop. As always, report when broken and replace them accordingly.

Copying Rings

Copying rings can be used for template work and are more versatile (although a bit more complicated) than flush trim bits with a ball bearing that takes care of the copying. When working with a copying ring, the template has to be offset from the target shape by a few millimeters: offset = (outer coyping ring diameter - bit diameter)/2 ^[1]

Future Plans

• router table
• 3D copying jig
• "Pantorouter" guidance jig

Interesting Links

• "Router 101" video by "BrainFizz" - 35 minutes packed with valuable information
• video tutorial on feed direction by "StumpyNubs"
• Popular Woodworking: "10 Router Tips for Furniture Makers"

Makita DRT50

MachineInfoBox Makita DRT50
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Manual:	Makita
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis

The router has its own box (Makpack) with all its accessories (DRT50RTJX2). It is battery powered with 18V Makita lithium batteries that are shared with our other Makita tools like the cordless drill. The set consists of:

• flat surface attachment w/o grips
• flat surface attachment with grips
• edge cut attachment
• 2x vacuum dust attachment
• long grip (can replace one of the stud grips on the flat surface attachment)
• roller attachment for routing edges with bits lacking a bearing

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  Surface attachment without grips

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  Surface attachment with roller added

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  Edge attachment that can be angled -45º – 30º

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  Surface attachment with grips

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  Surface attachment with grips (one replaced with the long variant)

Ferm FBF-1050E

MachineInfoBox Ferm FBF-1050E
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Manual:	pdf
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis

This router comes with 6 and 8 mm collets (Spannzangen). A few other accessories, including a parallel fence, can be found in its box.

This router is currently mounted in the router table!

A set of router bits is available with the router. As always, report when broken and replace them accordingly.

Past repairs:

• broken locking collar removed; faces for 14 mm wrench filed into shaft

Makita 3612BR

MachineInfoBox Makita 3612BR
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Manual:	manualslib.com
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis

This powerful router should be a nice fit for our router table once it's ready to use!

This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task	comment	Status
Name the tool:	-	done
Take a picture	-	pending
Find the manual as PDF	needed for all machines - add a link to the InfoBox or comment where you could not find it	done
Documentation	this page, status: in commissioning	pending
Print QR-Code	use the wikicrawler	pending
Introduction	probably no changes to Handheld Router Introduction required	pending
Security Check	to be done or witnessed by a manager	pending
Test	smaller collets needed! We should get 6 and 8 mm	pending
tool's name, owner and approx. value	entered by Lukas	done
Last step: make it available	physically and in the wiki - then delete this template	pending

Private Tools

Einhell TE-RO 1255 E

MachineInfoBox Einhell TE-RO 1255 E
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Manual:	pdf
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis

Mitja owns an Einhell router that you may be able to use for your projects if you ask him nicely.